Suresh Raina’s worst fears came true — twice in the first test at Centurion he looked clueless playing the steaming South African bowling attack on a track that had something for the bowlers. Not that the other Indian batsmen batted well in the first innings but Raina was the one who looked completely out of sorts. Read more

There are barely 24 hours before India kick off their Test series in South Africa. They are looking to overcome great odds to register their first-ever series victory in that country. India have won one Test out of 12 there, and also lost one rendered unofficial under controversial circumstances on their 2001 tour. Read more